Mounds of Knowledge

We encourage you to use this park as your classroom to explore and learn about the Indigenous people who built these amazing geometric earthworks. Use the resources below to plan a successful educational experience that allows you to bring your class to Hopewell Culture or to bring Hopewell Culture to your classroom!

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  • A group of visitors listen to a ranger as they stand near mounds
    Parks as Classrooms

    Hopewell Culture NHP is an amazing classroom for your students! Find lesson plans, field trip information and classroom programs.

  • a park ranger gives a thumbs up in front of a computer and video equipment.
    A global reach
    Distance Learning

    Invite a park ranger into your classroom and learn online about the Hopewell culture from anywhere.

  • a ranger with a hat smiles at text that reads Frequently Asked.
    Multimedia Presentations

    See the complete gallery of videos produced by Hopewell Culture staff including our rangers, archeologists and curation teams!

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    Teacher Resources from the NPS

    National Parks are America's largest classrooms. Find lesson plans, distance learning programs and teacher resources from around the US.

  • multicolored logo graphic with the text Every Kid Outdoors.
    Every Kid Outdoors

    Get passes for your students! As a fourth-grade educator, you can download an activity and print paper passes for each of your students.

  • An artistic drawing of a green mound layered over an actual photo of green grass with trees
    A Mound of a Story!
    2020 Poetry Contest

    The 2020 park Poetry Contest has concluded and we're pleased to showcase the top six entries!

Last updated: September 20, 2023

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